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CROC-HUNTER · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2002, 06:32 PM

just got a new bearded dragon he seems happy enough but hasnt eaten anything since about 2 days ago when i got him [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
any ideas please?
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motorherp · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2002, 06:42 PM

can you give some details about the enclosure, size, temps? Do you have any hides? What are you trying to feed your beardy? How old is he?

I wouldn't worry too much he is probably still settling down in his new home it can take them a while to settle in. Beardies particularly seem to dislike changes in their lives. If there is nothing vivably wrong and he seems happy enough and alert, don't worry for a for more days! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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CROC-HUNTER · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2002, 06:57 PM

enclosure=20 gallons
temp=95d-105d in basking area with spot light
uv light
hides=one

we feed him crickets, hes about 3 months old
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motorherp · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2002, 07:19 PM

Sounds ok, just give hime time! Also try putting some veggis in he might nibble those when your not around, he might also go for a couple of wax worms too!
Good luck and congratulations!
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Karen · #5 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 07:29 AM

If he's new don't worry too much. When I got my first 2 a few months ago one didnt eat for almost 2 weeks. Now she's a pig. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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Stormyva · #6 (**permalink**) 11-26-2002, 01:09 PM

Give you beardie some variety in it's diet.... wax worms, meal worms, crickets. For the veggies.... greens, parsley, kale, grated squash, grated carrots, some green beans.

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Reptscue · #7 (**permalink**) 11-27-2002, 01:31 AM

Stormyva is right....
Variety in their diet is the best for them.... My newest babies, that are now 3 months old, have been eating romaine, parsely, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, shredded carrots, crickets, wax worms and mealworms. I don't keep my basking temps that high for my babies. I don't let it get over 100 degrees, with their cool spot around 85 degrees. I also give them plenty of basking areas (high and low)for a different temperature range, with at least 2 hides (one in hot and cold areas). And paper towels as a substrate.
And I also agree that it will take a few days for s/he to settle in. Just make sure that he is bright and alert!
Another thing is that since s/he is new you really should make a wellness check up with your chosen herp vet to insure that s/he does not have any parasites.
Just a suggestion.... [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img]

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Kim

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Stormyva · #8 (**permalink**) 11-27-2002, 01:06 PM

I found this the other day over at Reptile Rooms.... it is a "salad" recipe for your beardies.
http://www.reptilerooms.com/modules....=40&page=1

Sound like a very tasty salad, I just may have to share with the beardies [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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skadiwolf · #9 (**permalink**) 11-27-2002, 06:49 PM

melissa kaplan's site has an excellent MK Salad for iguanas that is also highly recommended for bearded dragons. mine LOVES it. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/igdiet.html

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CROC-HUNTER · #10 (**permalink**) 12-17-2002, 08:42 PM

hes much better now i guess beardies just dont like change and he wolfs down anything that is eadable . [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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